January 31, 2011

Welcome

Hi, and welcome to my gardening blog. I am a garden consultant and coach in the Chicagoland area. This blog will allow me to share information, tips, resources, and photos of all things garden related. I'll also note local events and my experiences with gardening in the ground and in containers, edible and ornamental. And I'll post the occasional musing on what gardening and nature mean to me. I hope you'll find it enjoyable, helpful, and occasionally amusing - preferably when intended. Here's to a new gardening year!
Mary

About Me

I am a Garden Consultant and Coach in the Chicagoland area. I have also worked at garden centers, The Chicago Botanic Garden, and as a private gardener.
I have been gardening for 16 years in the city. Outside, inside, in the ground, and in containers.
I received The Ornamenal Plant Materials Certificate from The School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, and got my Master Gardener certification there. I spent five years as the Program Chair for my neighborhood garden club. I create and maintain gardens for our condo, both ornamental and edible.
I love my family, friends, gardening, nature, travel, shih tzus, and blues.